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Cape Town

432 guest houses

Hermanus

74 guest houses

Stellenbosch

71 guest houses

Knysna

67 guest houses

George

56 guest houses

Franschhoek

49 guest houses

Wilderness

45 guest houses

Somerset West

42 guest houses

Plettenberg Bay

38 guest houses

Oudtshoorn

37 guest houses

Mossel Bay

34 guest houses

Cape Town

33 guest houses

Paarl

31 guest houses

Langebaan

31 guest houses

Beaufort West

30 guest houses

Bellville

27 guest houses

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Aan de Eike Guest House

Swellendam

With mountain views, Aan de Eike Guest House is situated in Swellendam and has a restaurant, luggage storage space, bar, garden, sun terrace and picnic area.

H
Hanna
From
Austria
Lovely hidden gem with exceptional service and breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,252 reviews
Price from
US$95.82
1 night, 2 adults

Van der Stel Manor

Stellenbosch

Van der Stel Manor is situated in a residential area, 5 minutes' drive from the centre of Stellenbosch. The restored Cape Dutch home features a garden and outdoor pool.

D
Dhatri Mishra
From
Mauritius
Breakfast was amazing! We enjoyed every moment of it and the scones are the best! The staffs are lovely and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews
Price from
US$139.84
1 night, 2 adults

Auberge Burgundy Boutique Hotel & Spa

Hermanus City-Centre, Hermanus

Boasting a splendid setting between mountains and sea, this charming Provençal style guesthouse is set in the historic town centre of Hermanus, overlooking the picturesque Old Harbour.

m
modupe
From
Qatar
We had a very nice stay. The staff but hot water bottles in the bed as the weather was very chilly outside. Such a nice touch.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,509 reviews
Price from
US$184.14
1 night, 2 adults

Blouberg Village Place

Cape Town

Located just 300 metres from Blouberg Beach, Blouberg Village Place features accommodation in Cape Town with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as full-day security.

S
Salute
From
South Africa
The views, the place was lovely as well as the service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Price from
US$68.20
1 night, 2 adults

The Cliff Villa Boutique Guesthouse

Westcliff, Hermanus

Situated in Hermanus and only 28 km from Mt Hebron Nature Reserve, The Cliff Villa Boutique Guesthouse features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Mel
From
Germany
The Cliff Villa Boutique Guesthouse exceeded our expectations. The property feels intimate with maybe 6-7 rooms, which we love, as it avoids the impersonality of large hotels. The rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated with tasteful interiors, and ours had the bonus of two balconies - one private overlooking the lovely pool area and another shared with a partial sea view. Both were equipped with comfortable chairs and a small table. The hospitality provided by our hosts, Elizma and Johan, was exceptional. They went above and beyond to accommodate us, allowing a late departure due to unforeseen work obligations - something we are incredibly grateful for. The breakfast was varied, delicious, and prepared with so much care and attention to detail. Additionally, the internet connection was totally reliable, which was crucial for us. The location is excellent, with the scenic Cliff Walk just a short 2-minute stroll away and you can walk to Hermanus in about 15 min while enjoying amazing views. While we didn’t use the pool due to the weather, the area looked inviting and well-maintained. We would definitely come back again and recommend staying here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$190.56
1 night, 2 adults

Guest House The Lazy Lion

Paradise, Knysna

Guest House The Lazy Lion in Knysna provides adults-only accommodation with pool with a view, a garden and a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

J
Julie
From
United Kingdom
We enjoyed a lovely eight night stay at the Lazy Lion. Ella & Ricardo are the perfect hosts, very welcoming and friendly as were their staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Our room was large, spotlessly clean and comfortable with a balcony and view over the lagoon. The pool area and gardens were fabulous. The breakfast was exceptional, offering freshly made buffet choices every morning, followed by a cooked option and was by far the best of our travels in SA. We will definitely return again next year and have already recommended it to friends.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
Price from
US$122.50
1 night, 2 adults

30 on 6th

Bellville

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of garden, 30 on 6th is a recently renovated guest house set in Bellville, 21 km from CTICC.

K
Khopotso
From
Lesotho
Shaun and his wife Kim were very warm, welcoming and made my stay very comfortable. I was there on my own on Valentine’s Day and they surprised me with wine and chocolates! 🥰 My room was very comfortable and spacious with a super comfortable King size bed, sofa bed, washing machine, stove, microwave and plenty of wardrobe space. It felt like a second home. It’s very suitable for a lengthy stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$81.67
1 night, 2 adults

Coco Queen

Paarl

Coco Queen in Paarl provides adults-only accommodation with pool with a view, a garden and a bar. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property.

G
Greg
From
South Africa
Beautifully decorated - understated Elegance - great location- the owners are amazing- spotlessly clean- hearty breakfast- stunning pool- a real Gem in the winelands!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$247.58
1 night, 2 adults

Schoongezicht Guesthouse

Durbanville

Situated just 30 km from CTICC, Schoongezicht Guesthouse features accommodation in Durbanville with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as full-day security.

S
Stefano
From
Italy
Excellent solution to explore Durbanville winelands (producing some of the best Sauvignon Blanc in SA). Room comfortable, host kind and flexible
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
US$85.97
1 night, 2 adults

theLAB BLUE

Franschhoek

Boasting pool with a view and views of garden, theLAB BLUE is a recently renovated guest house situated in Franschhoek, 29 km from Boschenmeer Golf Course. A hot tub is available for guests.

J
Jody
From
Ireland
The rooms are very spacious the pool area is terrific and breakfast is lovely and the staff are so friendly and exceptionally helpful .we had a fantastic stay at Lab Blue .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews
Price from
US$134.11
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$85.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
Absolutely welcoming,superb in every way. Beautifully appointed throughout. Delicious breakfasts. Dedicated owners and very helpful. The best in the Cape for sure. Definitely will stay again and longer. Thank you, Jolanda and team, for being outstanding hosts. We will always treasure our stay at your better than international, boutique, very classy home away from home, Nuwerus Lodge Paarl, guest house-apartmente' style accommodation. ✨️ with heartfelt appreciation 💕 Elizabeth and Herbert Mayer from Batemans Bay.NSW Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️ ♥️ 💕
Guest review by
Elizabeth Mildred & Herbert
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 761 reviews
Great location, kind, responsive host, quality linen, comfortable beds, quiet - everything you need for a great nights sleep. Helpful recommendations and thoughtful touches.
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Michelle
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$59.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 414 reviews
Lovely residence. Great location. Friendly and helpful hosts. Comfortable and quiet.
Guest review by
Rowan
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$68.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Guesthouse is beautiful with beautiful views of the mountains and in a quiet neighbourhood. Aircon kept room warm and extra blankets helped at night. Host was great.
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Pale_M
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Awesome views and great location. Great host.
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Jean
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$102.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews
Great location, quiet and comfortable room. Great breakfast and the host were extra attentive to the guest
Guest review by
Jon
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$63.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews
Lovely, spacious accommodation. Comfortable bed, quiet neighbourhood. Diana is a wonderful hostess.Great location.
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Charmaine
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$157.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews
We stayed over for the Knysna half marathon and we were so pleased with everything at Pearl View Guest House. Marycke and Conni are great hosts and the chef prepares delicious breakfasts and dinners - we didn't even leave the guesthouse to go and eat in town. Sundowners on the stoep with the sun setting over the lagoon is a must. We will definitely visit again.
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Marietjie
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$97.43
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 846 reviews
Great location away from the busy traffic, but not so far from N2 highway. Great host who went out of her way to allow us to do a late check in way after their cut-off time. Big room for family and facilities well looked after, had a great breakfast also part of the package. Great service overall and quite relaxing environment.
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Trevor Tanaka
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$193.71
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,024 reviews
This is the perfect Guesthouse in Stellenbosch with what has to be the best breakfast in all of South Africa. The rooms are charming, well-decorated and with everything you could possibly need. John is a wonderful host and he made my group feel very special. Amazing value for your money. Even if you don't like wine, come to Stellenbosch just so you can stay at Van der Stel Manor.
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